Hernia Hernia Risk Factors and Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following is the most significant modifiable risk factor for hernia development?

Accepted Answer

Obesity

Answer

Age

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Male sex

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Prior appendectomy

Question 2

How does chronic coughing contribute to hernia formation?

Accepted Answer

Repeated coughing episodes repeatedly spike intra-abdominal pressure, stressing the abdominal wall

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It weakens respiratory muscles unrelated to the abdomen

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Coughing stretches the diaphragm exclusively

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Coughing reduces blood flow to the groin

Question 3

Which genetic connective tissue disorder is associated with an increased risk of hernias?

Accepted Answer

Marfan syndrome

Answer

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Myasthenia gravis

Answer

Celiac disease

Question 4

Why does straining during defecation (constipation) increase hernia risk?

Accepted Answer

It chronically raises intra-abdominal pressure, stressing hernia-prone sites

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It reduces blood supply to the colon

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It weakens the pelvic floor exclusively

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It causes direct bowel herniation

Question 5

Smoking increases hernia risk primarily through what mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Smoking impairs collagen synthesis and causes chronic cough, weakening the abdominal wall

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Nicotine directly relaxes abdominal muscles

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Smoking increases appetite, causing obesity

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Cigarette toxins dissolve fascia

Question 6

Premature birth is a risk factor for which type of hernia in infants?

Accepted Answer

Inguinal hernia

Answer

Femoral hernia

Answer

Hiatal hernia

Answer

Incisional hernia